For breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in between.

Thats the kind of relief that lets me sleep easy.

So these days, here are eight foods I keep in my freezer at all times.

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Theyre a no-brainer dinner that we rely on weekly.

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Best Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets on a plate with ketchup and mustard.

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Theyre fun to eat and defrost in the microwave in minutes.

Quick, easy, and objection-freeso far, that is.

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Puff Pastry for Roasted Corn, Tomato, and Zucchini Tart on a Sheet Pan

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Shrimp holds up very well in the freezer and is so versatile.

Theres a reason its Americas most popular seafood!

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Frozen Peas in a Colander Over a Bowl for Fusilli Recipe

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Instead, they retain their texture and become almost astonishingly creamy when blended.

We like other frozen fruit in our house too, particularly mango, which also stays pretty creamy.

We blend that up formango lassi, or honestly just eat the pieces as is.

Shrimp Scampi

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I was shocked the first time I tried it and found it tasted a lot better than I expected.

The kids are very happy eating it plain, so I do that, too.

(Rule #201 of parenting: Dont overcomplicate things.

Slices of bananas on a half sheet pan ready for freezing

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Rule #202: If it works, go with it.)

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Frozen Dumplings

Steamed or fried, frozen dumplings are a beautiful thing.

Pot with fork fluffing long grain brown rice that was cooked on a stovetop

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Well go through a whole bag with a side of green beans or (frozen) rice for dinner.

Theyre quick, delicious, and the kids enjoy dipping them into a dish of soy sauce.

Its the little things!

Overhead view of Korean pork and chives dumplings on a plate.

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How to Make Chicken Stock in the Instant Pot - - two ball jars filled with chicken sock with an instant pot pressure cooker behind them

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